Can I ask a DUMB question

Thanks for your responses. I am new to flat ironing a full head of natural hair and overestimated clarifying shampoos. Somehow I thought only one wash would remove cones and I didn't noticed until my hair was dry that I had so much build up. Thanks again ladies. :yep:
 
I have a REALLY dumb question, lol! I can't figure out what SSK stands for. I know it has something to do with split ends and scissors, right? I dunno what the intials stand for though.
 
wheezy807 said:
I have a REALLY dumb question, lol! I can't figure out what SSK stands for. I know it has something to do with split ends and scissors, right? I dunno what the intials stand for though.
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It stands for Single strand Knots...I asked this many posts ago too:giggle: And if I'm right it's knots that are found mid way up the strand of your hair.

wheezy807
 
So I have a dumb question

I see some ladies co wash daily, every 2 days etc and I was wondering how do u dry your hair I'm thinking that you don't blow dry it everyday, or do you?

I want to cowash more frequently, my hair is in cornrows and I was wondering how would I dry these I'm psing by wearing wigs so don't want wet/damp hair underneath, and I don't want to be undoing the braids each time, looking at low manipulation as possible

Any replies would be great
Thanks

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Fab79 I'm relaxed but co wash daily (almost) and I airdry over about 2 hours at night before bed. Even if my hair is still wet I put it up in a bun and put on my scarf and go to bed. It may be damp in the am but I am putting it in a bun anyway so it's fine.
 
What does KCKT stand for - I know it is some kind of product . Keracare Keratin treatment? (but that product does not seem to exist on their website) thanks.
 
Chioniso said:
What does KCKT stand for - I know it is some kind of product . Keracare Keratin treatment? (but that product does not seem to exist on their website) thanks.
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Kinky Curly Knot Today
 
OK - I'm on a roll now...
with lace front wigs do you have to glue them on or can you just wear them without the glue?
- If you do glue it on what do you do with your hair underneath?
- how long can you keep it glued in?
 
How do you guys use Deep conditioners from jars? I've been looking for a jar cover with a pump or something... I hate dipping my wet hands into my DC's...
 
^^^I did the same thing today and it is a lot easier. Also, by pre-spooning only what you need into a smaller container, you don't get water into the large jar of conditioner and risk mold growing in it when you're not using it. This has happened to me before - it was freaky scary:shocked: because I didn't think that ever would happen:nono:. I learned my lesson quickly:yep:.
 
AB200 - a half wig is essentially just what its name says - "half" or actually, most often, 3/4 the size of a full size wig. It is designed to be worn so you can leave some of your own hair out in the front, and blend it with the wig. You could definitely also wear many half wigs, especially kinky/curly ones or those with a bang, as a full wig with no hair left out.

HTH!
 
bride91501 said:
AB200 - a half wig is essentially just what its name says - "half" or actually, most often, 3/4 the size of a full size wig. It is designed to be worn so you can leave some of your own hair out in the front, and blend it with the wig. You could definitely also wear many half wigs, especially kinky/curly ones or those with a bang, as a full wig with no hair left out.

HTH!
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Thank you. I was kind of picturing a mini wig plopped on top of someone's head like a yarmulke.
 
AB200 said:
Thank you. I was kind of picturing a mini wig plopped on top of someone's head like a yarmulke.
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:giggle: @AB200 I consider phony puffs half wigs. Here I'm wearing one I made myself:

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And here I'm wearing one I bought:

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ManiiSweetheart said:
When your scalp is itchy does it Really mean your hair is growing???
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@ManiiSweetheart, I've never believed that. When my scalp itches, it's coz my hair follicles are trying to tell me something isn't right. Itching on any part of my body has never been a good thing. The last time I had itching on my scalp, I was developing bald spots. When I feel any itch, I consider that a sign that something isn't right, so I pay attention to what I'm doing (regimen, diet) and I massage the itchy spot more to help improve circulation that will hopefully bring nutrients to the follicles there and take away toxins that might be part of the problem. Sometimes itching can just be because of product build-up. Like if you don't rinse out conditioner properly. My scalp will itch something awful if I let product get on it and stay on it. So I don't oil my scalp. It is also why I baggy on bare hair.

jazzybklyn said:
Ok this is REALLY dumb because I see it being talked about but what is baggying? (embarrassed)
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@jazzybklyn it's putting a plastic cap, plastic bag, Saran wrap over your head. That's it. Some people do it after applying products. Some do it on dry bare hair (*raises hand :wave: *)--and I've come to find that my way is called the Greenhouse Effect.

Baggying helps keep moisture on your hair instead of transferring it to scarves or pillow cases or hats...and I find it helps encourage sebum production so that my hair is very moisturized and soft even though I don't use any moisturizing/leave-in products.
 
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jazzybklyn, instead of starting the thread, why not join the discussions that have been going on for yonks:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=495549
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=440498
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=120182

There's a baggy challenge: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=590021

Fully head baggying: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=122820

I should mention that you don't have to baggy your whole head. You can baggy just your ends. dontspeakdefeat shares one way she does this: http://public.fotki.com/dontspeakdefeat/how_to_do_various/baggie_technique/

Also adrienne0914 my all-time idol demonstrates another way to baggy with a phony pony: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/1283174
 
This may or may not be a dumb question, but is it REALLY necessary to deep condition?

Lately, I have been seeing blogs and the naturals featured have thick, luscious hair! But one thing was common among them--their regimens were SUPER simple. No deep conditioning-just co wash (detangle during this step), then style with one or two products. Little manipulation...
 
I can't answer the last 3 questions. I don't use brushes, I've never used anything Ayurvedic and I am a hardcore Deep conditioner. I can't imagine my life without it. So I'll add my own question

Is it possible to use Flat Iron regularly (bi-weekly) and still retain length? Is that dependent on your protectant or whether your hair is fine,medium or coarse? *I do not use Heat right now btw LOL I was just wondering about this*
 
My question is can you help me understand how the rave about not combing hair is effective? I'm eager to learn and give it a try. But each night I have been moisturizing and massaging my hair and the though of not combing out that teasing drives me crazy, lol. Whatever hair I'm saving by not combing daily, won't it catch up with me later on cowash day. (I am texlaxed) pls help me understand this no comb thing because I notice that is one thing the healthy heads on this bored do have in common.
 
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